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Cal-TASH 2026 Conference

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Cal-TASH is honored to be hosting our 43rd Annual Conference February 27-28, 2026, in Sacramento, CA. The theme of the conference is Building Bridges:Breaking Barriers. We  will be announcing our incredible keynote presenters and Town Hall information soon! The conference break out sessions will include presenters from a wide range of backgrounds and abilities presenting on topics that promote equity, opportunity and inclusion for individuals with disabilities across the lifespan. Presentations will focus on early childhood, inclusive education, family education and support, transition, post secondary education, supported decision making, home and community based services, employment, community living, housing, advocacy, disability law, diversity and cultural competence, and human rights. ​

Conference registration includes:

  • Friday: Opening Town Hall, plated lunch with Keynote Speaker, informational breakout sessions, CalTASH Bash with entertainment, food & no host bar

    • ​Additional CalTASH Bash tickets can be purchased (online or at the event) for guests and family members not registering for the conference.

  • Saturday: Morning session, informational breakout sessions, plated lunch with Keynote Speaker

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Conference Rates Structure:  Cal-TASH is delighted to extend reduced rates to Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their families, Personal Attendants & Direct Support Providers thanks to the generous contributions from our donors. The professional rate accurately represents the conference's actual expenses. We kindly encourage attendees to contemplate opting for the professional rate if it is within their means.

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  • ​Individuals with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities and their family members​

  • Personal Assistant - a person providing support for an individual with a disability attending the conference​

  • Direct Support Providers - Non-professional staff working directly with individuals with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities​​

  • Professionals - individuals who are working in the capacity of an educator (teacher or paraprofessional), University instructor or student in teacher preparation, service provider, agency representative, business owner or advocate for individuals with disabilities

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For information about utilizing Regional Center or Self Determination Program funding to pay for your registration, please click on the button below. 

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We are excited to announce that we will be providing video remote interpreting for our attendees who need interpretation services and notify us on the registration form by Tuesday, February 10, 2026!

Location

Embassy Suites - Sacramento Riverfront

Address: 100 Capitol Mall, Sacramento, CA 95814

Phone: (916) 326-5000

WEB LINK: You can click on the button above to make guest room reservations online.

 

PHONE: You can call the hotel at (916) 326-5000 and mention group code ‘CalTASH Conference' to make guest room reservations by phone.​

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For Accessible Rooms: Website, you will be able to choose an ADA guest room. Over the Phone, please inform agent of your need for an accessible room.

HOTEL PRICING

 

Hotel Price: $239 USD (plus taxes and fees) per night.

Last day to book at this reduced conference rate is Saturday January, 10, 2026

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Breakfast: Complimentary hotel breakfast

  • Friday: 6:30 - 9:30 am

  • Saturday:7:00 - 10:30 am

 

Happy Hour: Complimentary hotel drinks & snacks 5:30 - 7:30 pm

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WIFI: Complimentary WIFI

 

Overnight Parking: $45 on site valet parking at Embassy Suites

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Additional self parking across the street at Tower Bridge Garage (135 Neasham Circle), $29.00 per 24 hours

We need your help to make this conference a huge success.  We offer many sponsorship opportunities, ads in our conference program, flyers and promotional materials to be added to our conference bags and microbusiness/vendor/exhibitor space during the conference

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